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Ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsy in the diagnosis of head and neck lesions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 February 2007

M Kraft ,
N Gürtler ,
N Schmuziger  and
A Arnoux
M Kraft
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
N Gürtler
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
N Schmuziger
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
A Arnoux
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
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Abstract

This article describes the technique of ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsy in the head and neck, and also warns of its risks. In contrast to fine-needle aspiration, this minimally invasive procedure has the advantage of supplying a histological specimen rather than a cytological smear. Therefore, it could be used as an additional diagnostic tool in the investigation of head and neck lesions, and can be carried out within the out-patients clinic.

Keywords

Head and Neck NeoplasmsUltrasoundBiopsy, NeedleDiagnosis
Type
Brief Report
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 121 , Issue 9 , September 2007 , pp. 895 - 896
Copyright
2007 JLO (1984) Limited

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